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![Thon: His speed is a weapon that we really need](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2159235975/pt/foto/dortmund-david-raum-of-germany-germany-coach-julian-nagelsmann-jamal-musiala-of-germany-during.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=oqWgLhQp_2-Tv5Hnft1VyBgCDZeb90Ul1kKnoL9xsKI=)
Thon: 'His speed is a weapon that we really need'
There is much debate in Germany about whether or not Leroy Sané will play in the quarter-final between Germany and Spain. The Bayern Munich forward discussed his own qualities three days before the European Championship clash, and German legend Olaf Thon also weighed in on the matter.
![Ross Barkley leaves Luton and returns to Aston Villa](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2149386287/pt/foto/luton-england-ross-barkley-of-luton-town-warms-up-prior-to-the-premier-league-match-between.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=bC068eoHUPsKUVuh6XrZtKoy_EcDTvmQJ9hahTrqSPs=)
Ross Barkley leaves Luton and returns to Aston Villa
The English international had already represented the Villans in the 2020/21 season and will play in the Champions League next season.
![Chelsea youngster becomes the most expensive signing in Ipswich history](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1711899014/pt/foto/ipswich-towns-omari-hutchinson-greets-the-fans-before-the-sky-bet-championship-match-at.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=OUC8aGqwg9xPR7OfykxQtW707z5IvM0VBePMPqZZXwM=)
Chelsea youngster becomes the most expensive signing in Ipswich history
Omari Hutchinson spent last season on loan at the newly promoted Premier League club and will continue there for around 26 million euros.
![Gelsenkirchen will be the home of Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2152875696/pt/foto/lviv-ukraine-players-of-fc-shakhtar-donetsk-hold-ukrainian-flag-posing-for-a-joint-photo.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=QzdQmCTpFZDJ4Q5da7xLakIsCdrJCoOHFWBVZVNGLqw=)
Gelsenkirchen will be the home of Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League
The team from Donetsk has not played home games in Ukraine since the country was invaded by Russia in 2022.
![Former Groningen striker Strand Larsen transfers to the Premier League](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2153142067/pt/foto/vigo-spain-jorgen-strand-larsen-of-rc-celta-de-vigo-reacts-during-the-laliga-ea-sports-match.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=SrtK3b8LE8qyDHtRaeNdW8_q2AjIHmEAxHzDympa07Q=)
Former Groningen striker Strand Larsen transfers to the Premier League
Jørgen Strand Larsen is making the move to the Premier League. Wolverhampton Wanderers will loan the former FC Groningen striker from Celta de Vigo for the coming season, with an option to buy reportedly worth 27 million euros.
![Diogo Costa, the national hero who made history in the European Championships](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2160138339/pt/foto/frankfurt-am-main-germany-diogo-costa-of-portugal-saves-the-third-penalty-from-benjamin-verbic.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=7U18xb52GVxE5c_nm45lNmCf0wKKcDZQz1t2G_jDH2g=)
Diogo Costa, the national hero who made history in the European Championships
The FC Porto player became the first goalkeeper to save three penalties in the continental tournament.
![De Bruyne reacts annoyed to stupid question from Italian journalist](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2160114302/pt/foto/dusseldorf-germany-kevin-de-bruyne-of-belgium-looks-dejected-after-defeat-to-france-during-the.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=jSgGIdvmzTOjWZv2y2hmq_lcIeSOE7Y8JjJPLOvAD4s=)
De Bruyne reacts annoyed to 'stupid' question from Italian journalist
Kevin De Bruyne stands before a battery of microphones. Red face, sad eyes. Hair still nicely styled. He has just been eliminated with Belgium by the French. Once again, nothing.
![Uruguay Defeats Hosts United States, Panama Makes History in the Copa América](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2159609765/pt/foto/east-rutherford-new-jersey-facundo-pellistri-of-uruguay-celebrates-with-teammates-after.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=UDjaGuYUde06fXZOs-8tiXnWt0FwzEGgyJZj1BA1f9g=)
Uruguay Defeats Hosts United States, Panama Makes History in the Copa América
The Panamanian team became the first Central American nation to qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition.
![Nottingham Forest invests 50 million in Newcastle playmaker](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2153608215/pt/foto/melbourne-australia-elliot-anderson-of-newcastle-united-in-action-during-the-global-football.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=B3Gjez269vR1CHh-XApafYqP9NKRY4oYm5GRxsr1XjE=)
Nottingham Forest invests 50 million in Newcastle playmaker
Elliot Anderson takes the opposite path of Odysseas Vlachodimos, who will move from Nottingham Forest to the Magpies in a separate deal.
![Roberto d Aversa is the new coach of Empoli](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1128361116/pt/foto/empoli-italy-roberto-daversa-manager-of-parma-calcio-looks-on-during-the-serie-a-match-between.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=JpAtuVjf42_QOz99RgnEBnEzLTrB3TVspFG-plwoqiU=)
Roberto d'Aversa is the new coach of Empoli
The Italian Roberto D'Aversa is the new coach of Empoli, with a contract valid for two seasons, until June 30, 2026, the club that finished 17th in the last Italian league announced this Tuesday.